Shlomo Karhi

New law will sanction cell phone companies that don't provide coverage in the West Bank

The Communications Ministry has defined 2024 as the "year of the cell phone" because of its increased importance during times of emergency, especially during the ongoing war.

High Court ruling keeps Postal Company chairman in office

The government said that Vaknin “was not fulfilling his role appropriately,” but the move was suspected to be politically motivated at the time

07/03/2024

Otzma Yehudit MK Almog Cohen interrogated by Lahav 433

The interrogation against Cohen was under suspicion of assault, injuring another person in 2013 while he was serving as a police officer.

Israel's trains to receive improved cellular reception, WiFi access

The Communication and Transportation Ministries are working together on a joint experiment in order to improve cellular reception onboard trains.

Israeli minister targets Haaretz newspaper for 'anti-Israel incitement'

Karhi explained that much of the paper’s funding comes from ads and subscriptions purchased by the government.

Israel moves to block Lebanese, Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Mayadeen

Karhi moved swiftly to sign an emergency order against al-Mayadeen after receiving the green light from Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and defense establishment officials.

Knesset committee to discuss closure of Al-Jazeera

The issue was raised by MKs Oded Forrer, Ze'ev Elkin, Moshe Pasal, Simcha Rothman, Erez Malul, and Moshe Roth.

Karhi seeks closure of Lebanese outlet as Al Jazeera stays open

The communications minister enclosed examples of people involved with Al-Mayadeen supporting terrorism, such as glorifying Hamas and exposing IDF positions.

Netanyahu is preventing the closure of Israel's Al Jazeera bureau - report

Despite Mossad and Shin Bet's claims about revealing IDF soldiers' locations, Benjamin Netanyahu blocks closure of Al Jazeera despite approval from the attorney-general.

By WALLA!
29/10/2023

Israeli minister's historic speech in Saudi Arabia spurs diplomatic milestone

Speaking in English from his seat, Shlomo Karhi wore a blue suit and a crocheted skullcap on his head and spoke into a handheld microphone. 

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